“Trust in Him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to Him, for God is our refuge.” (Psalm 62:8)Oh, that we would put this pouring into practice!This verse specifically refers to the pouring out of one’s tears and complaints. How often do we find ourselves pouring out our tears and complaints to all BUT Him. The truth is, we may find that once we pour our heart out to Him, we don’t...
What should I do NEXT? How many times have we asked that? If you’re like me, it’s been too many times to count! I think that’s why I especially love what one commentator had to say regarding wisdom: “Wisdom is a practical, ‘what I do next’ kind of thing. It’s common when we’re under pressure to feel deep frustration and be uncertain of what to do. When we are in that situation, James says,...
“I don’t know.” Those were the words I repeated over and over again last week as my husband and I learned that we would be the ones in charge of 19 girls and their spring soccer season. “I don’t know.” I don’t know much about soccer. I don’t know how to work the scheduling app. I don’t know where the out-of-town fields are, what to do about missing uniforms, or how to find all the parents’...
He daily bears our burdens. He daily carries us in His arms. “Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens.” (Psalm 68:19 NIV) Or, as the NLT says, “... For each day he carries us in his arms.” As this new day - and week - dawns and is fresh before us, I am so grateful for these truths. In picturing Him carrying us in His arms, I am reminded of carrying...
The wrath of God: not a message one typically searches out, but how very needful it is to hear, especially in terms of what Jesus Christ did to satisfy the wrath of God that we deserved! This message will cause you to be in awe of both your Savior and your salvation. Click here to view this message
This printable provides one verse per day, throughout the month of April, for you (or you and your family) to read, contemplate, and pray. From the compilation of these verses, we are reminded that faith is the key to life - both eternal life (salvation) - and life here on earth. It is "by grace through faith" that we have been saved (see Ephesians 2:8). Abraham believed and it was "credited to...
Soon it will be time to plant our garden. While still new at this, it brought such delight to our hearts last summer to just step outside and be able to pull basil leaves, parsley, oregano, or even peppers and tomatoes. But as I look at the garden-to-be, reality sets in: it needs some work. I am reminded of the parable told by Jesus of the sower, the seed, and the soil. These verses have...
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It is possible that our greatest disappointments lead to our greatest blessings. As a young woman, we can only imagine the disappointment and grief Anna suffered at the loss of her husband. Married for only 7 years, widowed for about 84, we can presume that with the death of her husband came the death of her dreams, hopes, and all that she envisioned for her life. While we don’t...
God is mightier than the uncontrolled chaos around you and even that which is, perhaps, raging within you: “The Lord reigns; He is robed in majesty. The Lord is robed; He has put on strength as His belt. Yes, the world is established; it shall never be moved. Your throne is established from of old; You are from everlasting. The floods have lifted up, O Lord, the floods...